minus-squarechaogomu@lemmy.worldtoTechnology@lemmy.world•Gold Nuggets Can Be Formed With Electricity, Scientists ClaimlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·24 days agoThe main reason to electroplate things in gold is that corrosion resistance. The thinner the coating, the better. Mostly because gold isn’t a very good conductor. Copper is one of the best conductors available. But the corrosion is the problem. It’s nonconductive. Also a fun fact. Stainless steel is a better conductor than gold. But gold is slightly easier to use in electroplating. linkfedilink
The main reason to electroplate things in gold is that corrosion resistance.
The thinner the coating, the better. Mostly because gold isn’t a very good conductor.
Copper is one of the best conductors available. But the corrosion is the problem. It’s nonconductive.
Also a fun fact. Stainless steel is a better conductor than gold. But gold is slightly easier to use in electroplating.